Alisha Rai

Alisha Rai is an American author of contemporary, erotic and paranormal romance. Of Indian origin, she worked as a lawyer before turning to writing and began publishing in 2009, mainly as an e-published author. She has spoken about being born in New Jersey and now lives in Los Angeles.

Her books include the Forbidden Hearts series (Hate to Want You, Wrong to Need You, Hurts to Love You), the Modern Love books (The Right Swipe, Girl Gone Viral, First Comes Like), Partners in Crime, her first young adult novel While You Were Dreaming, and Enemies to Lovers (2026). She is a vocal advocate for greater diversity in romance.